Rifle Scopes Leupold VX-III 6.5-20 50mm LR Questions?

[dawgz11]

Definitely a newbie here! I am trying to make sense of the ballistic reticle system on my scope. It is mounted on a Rock River .223 and I am shooting 55gr. hornady so I am on the "small" arrow. I am zeroed at 200yd.s on the main crosshairs. I completely understand the drop points on the reticle of 300, 400, 500, etc. I'm confused on the power setting? Does it always need to stay on the "small" arrow and if so, what about adjusting the power for objects further down range? If do adjust power and get off the arrow, then what? Am I stupid or what? Thanks for any advice and as stated, please excuse my ignorance!

 

[mlh29]

Re: Leupold VX-III 6.5-20 50mm LR Questions?

reading this, still trying to get your ?? I will assume you have the VH ballistic reticle. You can download a pdf from leupold that will answer most of the questions you have. The scope is not a front focal so as the power settings increase the size of your objects also increase. I am not real familiar with the scope reticle, so maybe someone else can help. I would also assume that it would not matter what power you use as this scope is not to RANGE with, it has multiple aiming points calibrated to each catridge and bullet weight which correspond to the distance you are shooting at. Good luck

 

[OPTB]

Re: Leupold VX-III 6.5-20 50mm LR Questions?

Sergeant has on on teh nose there!

Sounds like you have teh Boone and Crockett reticle from Leupold. The stadia on the lower post do look like arrows pointing in to the post. The crosshair is also zeroed at 200 yards and then working down at each stadia. The impact should be the same as you increase the magnification. Now, the reticle will not be dead on without zeroing, and even after the initial zero you still may not be at the exact yaradges as the reticle indicates. This is due to the reticle being based on an average caliber or load, individual loads may vary slightly from point of impact compared to the reticle.